Based in New Hartford, New York, Nine Hill Technologies develops drone-detection hardware and cloud software that give teams real-time awareness of activity in their airspace. Its Edge Scout sensors connect with the Edge View platform and TAK environments, combining distributed detection with geofencing, notifications, and breach reporting. The company also works in AI, cloud infrastructure, and ultra-low-latency video streaming, extending its role beyond counter-drone systems.
Lighthouse AvionicsBorn from a Hilliard police chief’s effort to bring Drone First Responder operations to Ohio, Lighthouse Avionics builds passive airspace-awareness systems for counter-drone security, remote towers, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights. Founded in 2021, the Hilliard company developed its VICTOR platform from early radar and computer-vision work into deployable optical detection systems, including a remote tower operating at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. Its dual-use technology serves public safety and commercial drone operators alongside defense and critical-infrastructure missions.COLUMBUS, OH
Hidden Level, IncFounded in 2018, Syracuse-based Hidden Level develops and manufactures passive radio-frequency sensing hardware, software, and data services that turn activity across the spectrum into airspace intelligence. Its U.S.-made systems detect and track crewed and uncrewed aircraft—including RF-silent targets—for defense, public safety, and critical-infrastructure applications. The company now operates four Syracuse facilities, including an advanced manufacturing campus with an anechoic chamber for in-house system testing.SYRACUSE, NY
RopterraShaped by real-world firefighting missions, Ropterra builds UAS detection systems for pilots in manned aircraft. Its rugged hardware and software provide real-time awareness of nearby unmanned aircraft in austere environments, while recording flight data and integrating as an add-on to existing avionics. Ropterra is focused on turning airborne detection into shared airspace intelligence for safer, faster decisions.
Raider Technologies LLCFounded by electrical engineer Aaron Jones, PhD, Raider Technologies is an Oakwood, Ohio developer of mission-critical radar and RF sensing technology. The company works with defense and government customers on low-altitude sensing for dense drone threats, taking concepts through prototype development and field evaluation. Its SkySweep software turns live sensor feeds into a shared operational view for counter-UAS teams.OAKWOOD, OH